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Business Journal PO Box 510 Salisbury, MD 21803-0510
The Regional Chamber Newsletter
Vol. 14 No. 3
Dedicated to the Principles of Free Enterprise
October 2010
ChamberFest October 15-16 Paver dedication Tom Becker, Becker Morgan Group,
Inc. with Louise Smith, City of Salisbury council president and Brad Bellacicco, executive director for the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce, look over the listing of paver sponsors. More photos and story on page 4.
Special Features
• Learn more about some FamilyOwned Businesses. Their profiles are on pages 19 - 22. • On pages 23 - 26 Candidates answer some key questions on the minds of business people.
INSIDE
Ad Directory................................. 37 Barometer.................................... 40 Business After Hours............12, 32 Business Directory...................... 36 Business Mix............................... 15 Calendar...................................... 11 County Executive........................ 39 Education.................................... 34 Health.......................................... 28 Human Relations......................... 31 Investing...................................... 38 Insights........................................ 37 New members............................... 9 Personnel.................................... 30 Real Estate.................................. 17 Salisbury University..................... 35 UMES.......................................... 33
This year’s ChamberFest will take place on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 15-16, at the Centre at Salisbury. This is a terrific marketing opportunity for Chamber members to promote and sell their products and services to the tens of thousands of people who visit the mall every day. Spaces are going fast, so act now to reserve your spot in this key marketing event. The fee for the two-day showcase is $225. ChamberFest is a two-day businessto-consumer showcase that provides the chance for Chamber members and prospective members to have a booth display at the Centre at Salisbury. The average number of visitors at the mall for Friday are 18,000-20,000 and for Saturday 22,000-25,000, making
this a very cost effective opportunity to reach the maximum number of potential customers at one event. Some of this year’s participants include Sobo’s Wine Beerstro, Women Supporting Women, Matice Interactive, WMDT-TV 47, Uno Chicago Grill, Herl’s Bath & Tile Solutions and the Delmarva Education Foundation. Booths will be displayed throughout the mall directly in the flow of the busy weekend traffic. Each booth will include a space of approximately 10 feet with a table and two chairs. Electricity and other special support can be arranged, but space is limited. Additionally, a program of entertainment has been planned during the business showcase to include performances
on two separate stages. The Chamber seeks local clubs and organizations such as dance teams, karate groups, etc. to perform on stage during ChamberFest weekend. Also this year the Chamber will again be partnering with the One-Stop Job Market to hold a job fair on the Thursday before ChamberFest at the mall from 3:30 to 7 p.m. This is a valuable opportunity for businesses to meet with many potential employees. For more information on booth spaces, performing, the Job Fair, or volunteer opportunities, contact Shannon Mitchell at the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce at 410-749-0144 or chamber@salisburyarea.com. Let the Chamber help you “Get Connected” today!
Fifth annual Salisbury Fall Job Fair October 14 The Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce and the One-Stop Job Market will host the fifth annual Fall Job Fair from 3:30 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 14, at the Centre at Salisbury. Booths will be set-up throughout the main corridors of the mall. The event is open to any business seeking employees in the Lower Shore area. Employers will have a wide range of job positions available. Tens of thousands of people visit the mall daily so this is a terrific opportunity to meet with many excellent potential employees. The Resume Doctor will be on hand to offer advice and suggestions to applicants and evaluate their resumes. Spaces are going quickly so contact the Chamber today to register. For more information on participating employers, visit www.onestopjobmarket.com. To register or for more information, contact Shannon at the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce at 410-749-0144 or chamber@salisburyarea.com.
The Resume Doctor will be at the annual Job Fair at the Centre at Salisbury on Oct. 14.
Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce Patrons
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